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CITY OF CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 2026 AGENDAITEM NO. _ 1: ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Mark Dahlquist. Council members present were Dakota Bates, Corey Mangum, Brent Nichols, Hayden Paulsen, Stacy Satterfield, and Ann Swanson. Mayor Dahlquist led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. AGENDAITEMNO. 2: INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Merriann Forrest, representing H S Jeshua Ministries. Mayor Dahlquist welcomed Boy Scouts from Troop No. 363. AGENDAITEMNO. _ 3: CONSENT AGENDA Council was asked to consider the following business items: (a) MINUTES Waive the oral reading of the minutes and approve the minutes from the following meetings: Clarification and Regular City Council meetings of April 16, 2026 and Special City Council meeting of June 22, 2026. (b) MATERIAL CLAIMS Approve the Material Claims for the period of June 16-30, 2026 in the amount of $2,753,917.88. (c) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT Confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Marty Vizcarra to continue serving as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Marty’s term will begin July 11, 2026 and expire July 11, 2029. (d) ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Ashley Slaughter to serve as a member of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, replacing Karen Appleby whose term expired. Ashley’s term will begin July 3, 2026 and expire July3, 2028. (e) PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Billy Chaddock to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, replacing Benjamin Gomez who resigned. Billy’s term will begin July 3, 2026 and expire August 5, 2029. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 JULY 2, 2026 (f) CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS AND REVIEW APPOINTMENT Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Kevin Howell to serve as a member of the Construction Board of Appeals and Review, representing the building and construction trades. Kevin’s term will begin July 3, 2026 and expire July 3, 2028. (g) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL UNION #187 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding to amend specific terms in Article 13, Section A, of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, entered into September 19, 2024. (h) COUNCIL DECISION - SHORT PLAT APPROVAL FOR JORGENSEN SUBDIVISION Adopt the Council’s decision approving the short plat for Jorgensen Subdivision which subdivides approximately 0.40 acres of parcel RPCPPO40800 into three (3) lots, subject to conditions. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Paulsen, Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. AGENDAITEMNO. 4: PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Dahlquist announced there were no proclamations. AGENDAITEMNO. _ 5: CALENDAR REVIEW Mayor Dahlquist reminded Council members of the following meetings: July 9 City Council Work Session at 9:00 a.m.; July 16 Clarification meeting at 5:30 p.m. and Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m.; July 20 Special City Council Town Hall meeting at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Dahlquist announced that City offices will be closed on July 3 in observance of Independence Day, while garbage, compost, and recycling collection will continue as scheduled, and that the Pocatello America250 Celebration and time capsule dedication will be held July 3 at 5:00 p.m. on the east lawn of the Marshall Public Library; Independence Day Parade on July 4 at 9:30 a.m. in Historic Downtown Pocatello followed by community celebration activities and a fireworks display at the Bannock County Event Center and Portneuf Wellness Complex; Southeast Idaho Senior Games July 9-18; Firecracker Frenzy Fun Runon July 11, contact Parks and Recreation for more information ; City Hall Feasibility Study public open house and listening session on July 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Idaho International Choral Festival July 15-18; Montana Shakespeare in the Park will present Merchant of Venice and Much Ado About Nothing on July 27 and 28 with pre-show activities beginning at 5:00 p.m. and performances at 6:00 p.m.; Municipal Band concerts will continue Sundays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ross Park through August 2; and Mayor Dahlquist reminded residents that the open burn ban in Wildland-Urban Interface areas remains in effect. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 JULY 2, 2026 AGENDAITEMNO. 6: ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE Paul Schmidtlein, Pocatello resident, spoke about the importance of the Fourth of July and the relationship between elected officials and the people they represent. He discussed the right of the people to recall elected officials as a check and balance to ensure their voices are heard. He shared examples of elected officials who were voted out after acting contrary to the wishes of their constituents and emphasized that elected officials should respect the outcome of recall elections. Stephen Adams, Pocatello resident, spoke about his family’s connection to the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and expressed appreciation for the City’s participation in the America 250 celebration. He asked that nondisclosure agreements not be used for matters before the City and thanked the Mayor and Council for their service. He wished everyone a happy Fourth of July and thanked the City for its efforts to make the celebration special. AGENDAITEMNO. 7: PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION - POCATELLO URBAN FOREST PLAN This time was set aside for the Council to hear comments from the public regarding the Pocatello Urban Forest Plan. Council was asked to adopt by resolution the proposed document, subject to applicable changes outlined in Planning and Development’s memo, as an official City plan. Mayor Dahlquist opened the public hearing. Jim Anglesey, Long Range Planner, presented the Pocatello Urban Forest Plan for consideration of adoption by resolution. He explained that the plan provides a long-term framework for proactive tree maintenance, improved coordination among City departments, and partnerships with the community to preserve and improve the City’s urban forest. He noted that the plan aligns with the Comprehensive Plan and that all state and local public hearing requirements had been met. Mr. Anglesey also reviewed language changes recommended by staff following Legal Department review. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Anglesey stated that many of the public comments received were already incorporated into the plan, while others would be considered during implementation. He noted that comments regarding specific tree types, planting locations, and tree use were more applicable to the tree guide than the Urban Forest Plan. Mayor Dahlquist announced no further written comments had been received. There being no public comments, Mayor Dahlquist closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Paulsen, seconded by Mr. Mangum, to adopt by resolution (2026-19) the proposed Pocatello Urban Forest Plan, subject to applicable changes outlined in Planning and Development’s memo, as an official City plan. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Paulsen, Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4 JULY 2, 2026 AGENDAITEMNO. 8: PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION - POCATELLO HOUSING PLAN This time was set aside for the Council to hear comments from the public regarding the Pocatello Housing Plan. Council was asked to adopt by resolution the proposed document as an official City plan. Mayor Dahlquist opened the public hearing. Jim Anglesey, Long Range Planner, presented the Pocatello Housing Plan for consideration of adoption by resolution. He highlighted the community's housing affordability challenges and the need for greater housing diversity, noting that housing construction has not kept pace with household growth and that current housing options do not fully reflect changing demographics. He reviewed strategies to increase housing supply and affordability, including middle housing, accessory dwelling units, infill development, preservation of existing affordable housing, and support for first-time home buyers. He stated that the public hearing requirements had been met and that written comments received by staff were provided to Council. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Anglesey explained that the strategies in the Housing Plan are intended as a toolbox rather than prioritized recommendations and that some, such as accessory dwelling units and smaller homes, could be implemented immediately. He highlighted the pre-approved housing plan strategy, which would provide a selection of pre-approved home designs that could streamline permitting and encourage housing that complements existing neighborhoods. Regarding ordinance changes, Mr. Anglesey stated that many recommendations focus on streamlining processes and that future State directives may incentivize smaller unit and lot sizes. He noted that the City had been waiting to make those changes until the Housing Plan was established so they could be addressed with the Title 17 rewrite. In response to a question about absentee landlords, he noted that the plan recommends exploring a rental registry. Mr. Anglesey stated that housing plans typically have a 10-year lifespan with minor updates throughout. Mayor Dahlquist noted that staff would bring proposed changes to Title 17, which includes the City’s housing-related code, at a future Council Work Session. He stated that the timing aligned well with the Housing Plan. Council thanked Mr. Anglesey and everyone involved in developing the plan, stating that it was a great document. Mayor Dahlquist announced no further written comments had been received. There being no public comments, Mayor Dahlquist closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Paulsen, seconded by Mr. Mangum, to adopt by resolution (2026-20) the Pocatello Housing Plan as an official City plan. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Paulsen, Mangum Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5 JULY 2, 2026 AGENDAITEMNO. 9: RESOLUTION - ESTABLISHING AMERICA250 TIME CAPSULE AS A LEGACY PROJECT Council was asked to adopt a resolution establishing the City of Pocatello America250 Time Capsule as a legacy project to commemorate the 250" anniversary of the United States of America. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Ms. Satterfield, to adopt a resolution (2026-21) establishing the City of Pocatello America250 Time Capsule as a legacy project to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Mayor Dahlquist thanked the America250 Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by former Councilman Rick Cheatum, for its work on the time capsule. He noted that more items were submitted than could fit in the capsule and thanked Partner Steel who assembled and donated it. Mayor Dahlquist shared that Mr. Cheatum was unable to attend due to being called out of town and encouraged the community to attend the time capsule dedication and festivities on July 3. He also noted that the resolution requires the time capsule resolution to come before Council every five (5) years for renewal to ensure it remains a recurring consideration until it is opened in 2076. Mr. Mangum’s motion was voted upon at this time. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Satterfield, Bates, Nichols, Paulsen, and Swanson. AGENDAITEMNO. 10: BID ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD FOR WELL #17 PROJECT - STARR CORPORATION Council was asked to accept the recommendations of staff and award the bid for the Well #17 Project to the lowest responsive bidder, Starr Corporation, in the amount of $1,315,000.00 and authorize the Mayor's signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funding for this project was established in the Water Department Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Justin Armstrong, Water Superintendent, explained that the project would rehabilitate a well previously used in the 1960s for irrigation at Highland Golf Course, reducing demand on the culinary water system. A motion was made by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Ms. Swanson, to award the bid for the Well #17 Project to the lowest responsive bidder, Starr Corporation, in the amount of $1,315,000.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Nichols, Swanson, Bates, Mangum, Paulsen, and Satterfield. AGENDAITEMNO. © 11: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TASK ORDER #5A, AMENDMENT #1, FOR SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION - WELL #17 - KELLER ASSOCIATES Council was asked to consider recommendations from staff and approve Task Order #5A, Amendment #1, under the existing On-Call Engineering Services Agreement for Services During Construction for Well #17 to Highland Golf Course Project in the amount REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 JULY 2, 2026 of $91,030.00, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. A motion was made by Ms. Swanson, seconded by Ms. Satterfield, to approve Task Order #5A, Amendment #1, under the existing On-Call Engineering Services Agreement for Services During Construction for Well #17 to Highland Golf Course Project in the amount of $91,030.00, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Swanson, Satterfield, Bates, Mangum, Nichols, and Paulsen. AGENDAITEMNO. 12: TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CONTRACT - POCATELLO REGIONAL TRANSIT Council was asked to approve the Transportation Services Contract with Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030 for Pocatello Regional Transit’s senior citizen public transportation program and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. In response to questions from Council, Skyler Beebe, Director of Pocatello Regional Transit, explained that the program provides door-to-door transportation for seniors age 60 and older. He stated that rides can be scheduled one (1) business day in advance, with a “will call” option available for medical appointments. Mr. Beebe noted that the service was previously provided through a contract with Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG) and the change in funding source would not affect riders. The four-year contract would be funded annually based on ridership, up to $57,500 per year. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to approve the Transportation Services Contract with Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030 for Pocatello Regional Transit’s senior citizen public transportation program and authorize the Mayor’s signature on alll pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Paulsen, Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. AGENDAITEMNO. 13: ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD ABATEMENT AND INTERIOR DEMOLITION CONTRACT APPROVAL - 429 WASHINGTON AVENUE Council was asked to approve a contract with Safetech Inc. in the total amount of $89,500.00 for the environmental hazard abatement and interior demolition at 429 Washington Avenue, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, including any change order requests up to ten percent (10%) of total project costs, subject to Legal Department review. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to approve a contract with Safetech Inc. in the total amount of $89,500.00 for the environmental hazard abatement and interior demolition at 429 Washington Avenue, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, including any change order requests up to ten percent (10%) of total project costs, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Paulsen, Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 JULY 2, 2026 AGENDAITEMNO. 14: BID/CONTRACT - 2026 SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT Council was asked to consider the recommendations of staff and declare sole source procurement and accept the bid received on June 1, 2026, from Advanced Lining, LLC for the total bid amount of $108,275.13 for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, including change orders up to five percent (5%) of the project total, subject to Legal Department review. A motion was made by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Ms. Swanson, to declare sole source procurement and accept the bid received on June 1, 2026, from Advanced Lining, LLC for the total bid amount of $108,275.13 for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, including change orders up to five percent (5%) of the project total, subject to Legal Department review. In response to questions from Council, Levi Adams, Water Pollution Control Superintendent, explained that the project is part of the City’s annual maintenance program and involves lining manholes identified throughout the year. He noted that the process can extend the life of the structures by 10 to 20 years and is significantly more cost-effective than replacing them. Council commended Mr. Adams and his team for implementing innovative, cost-saving strategies. Mr. Nichols’ motion was voted upon at this time. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Nichols, Swanson, Bates, Mangum, Paulsen, and Satterfield. AGENDAITEMNO. 15: ORDINANCES Council was asked to consider the following ordinances: (a) AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 6100 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE Anordinance to amend by contract the zoning designation of 6100 South 5th Avenue from Residential Commercial Professional (RCP) to Light Industrial LI). A motion was made by Mr. Paulsen, seconded by Mr. Mangum, that the ordinance, Agenda Item No. 15(a) be read only by title and placed on final passage for publication, and that only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted for publication. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Paulsen, Mangum, Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. Jared Johnson, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mayor Dahlquist declared the final reading of the ordinance to amend by contract the zoning designation of 6100 South 5th Avenue from Residential Commercial Professional (RCP) to Light Industrial (LI). Mayor Dahlquist asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bates, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen, Satterfield, and REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8 JULY 2, 2026 Swanson. Mayor Dahlquist declared the ordinance and summary sheet passed, that it be numbered 3181 and be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. (b) ANNEXING LAND ACROSS FROM CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL ON SOUTH 5TH AVENUE An ordinance annexing approximately 19.19 acres of land, generally located across from Century High School on South 5th Avenue, to extend the Pocatello city limits. The subject property will be zoned Commercial General (CG). A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Ms. Satterfield, that the ordinance, Agenda Item No.15(b) be read only by title and placed on final passage for publication, and that only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted for publication. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Satterfield, Bates, Nichols, Paulsen, and Swanson. Jared Johnson, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mayor Dahlquist declared the final reading of the ordinance annexing approximately 19.19 acres of land, generally located across from Century High School on South 5th Avenue, to extend the Pocatello city limits and that the subject property will be zoned Commercial General (CG). Mayor Dahlquist asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bates, Mangum, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. Paulsen voted in opposition. Mayor Dahlquist declared the ordinance and summary sheet passed, that it be numbered 3182 and be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. AGENDAITEMNO. 23: ADJOURN There being no further business, Mayor Dahlquist adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. APPROVED BY: Wat MARK DAHLQUIST, MAYOR ATTESTED BY: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 9 JULY 2, 2026 PREPARED BY: AUBRIANA T. RESENDES, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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